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BeyondBlue Hi! Check out this post if you're not sure how to start
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Hi there and welcome to the Anxiety section of the Forums First of all, thank you so much for joining us here. We think it’s amazing that you’ve taken this step to getting support and learning from this Community. You are very welcome here and we are... View more

Hi there and welcome to the Anxiety section of the Forums First of all, thank you so much for joining us here. We think it’s amazing that you’ve taken this step to getting support and learning from this Community. You are very welcome here and we are really interested in what you might want to add to these conversations. We get it, having anxiety makes it hard to share in a public place. Remember, this is anonymous and the Beyond Blue team are here to help if you need it This section is for people who are experiencing anxiety in some form in their lives. This might be in social settings, at work, or just in the day to day. You don’t need a diagnosis to post here. If it feels like the right spot for your post, go right ahead! We know that feeling anxious can make it hard to reach out so we want you to know that getting this far is amazing and a great start. A few tips for getting the most out of this section: Get involved when you can! Posting and replying is the heartbeat of this community and you DO have something worthwhile to share (when you’re ready ) Every experience is different. There is no competition here. We know how challenging anxiety can be and how it comes in all shapes and sizes. What you are experiencing will be respected and supported here. Trust yourself! You are the expert in your experience. This community works because people like you share what has worked for you. Thank you for getting involved and taking a look. We can’t wait to hear from you! Beyond Blue

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Bee40 Overrwhlemed
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Hi all . Today I feel overwhelmed and upset . My finance is overwhelming me as a single mum . My jobs been making feel stressed as I work in childcare n a child atm is kicking trying to bite n swear at me n other staff. Cause of this my pateience is ... View more

Hi all . Today I feel overwhelmed and upset . My finance is overwhelming me as a single mum . My jobs been making feel stressed as I work in childcare n a child atm is kicking trying to bite n swear at me n other staff. Cause of this my pateience is wearing think at work and at home with my kids . I’m trying to call Centrelink but just call them I feel I will be yelled at for telling of late change of address and be fined n then I will be back to feeling like a weak mum unorganized

Annoymous12 Anxiety
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Hi,I suffer from social anxiety and being in different social settings. I am trying to get feedback and a better understanding of anxiety, and how it affects people differently if anyone is willing to share their personal struggle with anxiety, how l... View more

Hi,I suffer from social anxiety and being in different social settings. I am trying to get feedback and a better understanding of anxiety, and how it affects people differently if anyone is willing to share their personal struggle with anxiety, how long you have suffered, what coping mechanisms you use to help your anxiety and what it is like for you everyday living with anxiety.Thankyou.

Sam1 Health anxiety
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glandular fever I hope everyone here are well. I’m writing to discuss something that has been on my mind regarding my health and well-being. About five years ago, I was diagnosed with glandular fever but never have any symptoms Recently, I’ve come ac... View more

glandular fever I hope everyone here are well. I’m writing to discuss something that has been on my mind regarding my health and well-being. About five years ago, I was diagnosed with glandular fever but never have any symptoms Recently, I’ve come across some information suggesting that reinfection i like this can potentially lead to long-term effects or difficulties later in life. I have been through google and some reliable website as they mentioned ebv the virus that cause mono can lead so many dangerous conditions.Since reading this, I’ve found myself feeling increasingly anxious about how my experience with glandular fever might be affecting me now. I’d appreciate your guidance on whether there are any lingering impacts I should be aware of or things I can do to manage this concern. If there are any recommended steps, screenings, or referrals that could ease my anxiety, I’d be grateful for your advice.

anna630 My mum moved away and my depression is getting worse
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My mum moved away earlier this year for a job and because she met someone there. for the most part i’m happy for her but my depression has been getting worse as of a result of her moving. i just turn 20 and im living alone with my 15 year old brother... View more

My mum moved away earlier this year for a job and because she met someone there. for the most part i’m happy for her but my depression has been getting worse as of a result of her moving. i just turn 20 and im living alone with my 15 year old brother as she’s gone for 2 or maybe more years. I have seen people say call every day or plan visits to see her but she has told me she didn’t want me to call her every day and she’s in a place that isn’t that easy to visit whenever (she’s regional) and i also have work. i’m not sure what to do anymore my depression is getting worse. i’m constantly upset and it has resulted in a few self harm incidents. i feel like im losing myself. she was my best friend and it’s hard to lose someone who was always there for you and then isn’t anymore and it hurts because i know she doesn’t feel the same way and me getting worse has only made our relationship suffer. i have been told to see a doctor but im scared ill be medicated and my mum has told me the side effect do make your symptoms of depression and anxiety worse for a while and i don’t trust myself to not do something stupid if my depression gets worse and i have no one at home. i have been trying to work on myself taking walks, listening to self help videos but i only get upset back where i started after a while.

FeveredDream Dealing with wounded inner child
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Hello. I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I struggle with anxiety and depression and I feel like it is rooted to a wounded inner child. It has even caused me to not be able to face people. Ive tried talking to therapists, counsellor... View more

Hello. I'm not sure if this is the right place for this but I struggle with anxiety and depression and I feel like it is rooted to a wounded inner child. It has even caused me to not be able to face people. Ive tried talking to therapists, counsellors and even psychiatrists but it pretty much feels like they all just want me to take meds and suck it up. Ive been doing that and while I do feel better, the problem is still there waiting for some poor unfortunate soul to trigger me which will cause me to lash out and subsequently chide myself for the rest of the year because of that one incident. How do you guys deal with it? I feel so alone. Mary

Sophief25 Paranoia and anxiety
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I've always been alone and bullied I been talk to walk away from bad situations but the people seem to follow they hurt me and used me and now I feel too paranoid to leave my home just the other day I went to the beach and so a group of kids and star... View more

I've always been alone and bullied I been talk to walk away from bad situations but the people seem to follow they hurt me and used me and now I feel too paranoid to leave my home just the other day I went to the beach and so a group of kids and starting crying just because I felt unsafe I feel like I'm a danger to myself and legit cannot leave my house without having someone to go with

Ocd_queen Asbestos OCD
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Hi all, I’ve been finding threads of this site when I research how to overcome my fears, however first time poster. I have a fear of asbestos which is tearing my family apart. I continuously obsess over my partners belongings which have come from his... View more

Hi all, I’ve been finding threads of this site when I research how to overcome my fears, however first time poster. I have a fear of asbestos which is tearing my family apart. I continuously obsess over my partners belongings which have come from his old house which had an asbestos roof. We now live together with 2 young children. It triggered when we were working on his house to sell it while I was pregnant and now it’s just getting worse. I won’t let my children near his dog which sleeps in the garage with his belongings. He has a boat parked up our driveway which I think has asbestos fibres from being parked next to his old house. If he goes near the garage, the boat or the dog I have a secret anxiety attack and I believe life would be much easier if me and the children moved out. I can’t leave the house if he is home as I don’t want him walking through the house without watching where he has been so I can clean after him. I can’t go out with my friends for drinks as I don’t want to leave the children with him, I’m scared he will let the dogs into my ‘safe zone’. I can’t live normally and it’s just all too much. Have tried medication and psychologist nothing is working. He doesn’t support me just says I’m crazy and my phobia doesn’t exist. It causes massive arguments as I won’t open windows on one side of the house or let the children in certain parts of the yard. How does one overcome these obsessive and compulsive thoughts?

Beary Suffering depression after retiring from work am currently seeing a psychologist for this
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I thought I would have plenty to do can’t sleep properly awake every 2hours and feel exhausted.can’t eat properly as I can’t make up my mind what I want to eat. I keep renumerating all the time about things that happened long ago and it’s driving me ... View more

I thought I would have plenty to do can’t sleep properly awake every 2hours and feel exhausted.can’t eat properly as I can’t make up my mind what I want to eat. I keep renumerating all the time about things that happened long ago and it’s driving me nuts.

Guest_40451406 Casual hospitality work
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Hello, I work at a casual hospitality job and I get so nervous. The thought of working consumes my life. When I’m there I get so nervous I have bad panic attack’s and am scared I’m going to vomit. I’m scared about how long I work too. Do you have any... View more

Hello, I work at a casual hospitality job and I get so nervous. The thought of working consumes my life. When I’m there I get so nervous I have bad panic attack’s and am scared I’m going to vomit. I’m scared about how long I work too. Do you have any ideas what to do going further?

T-P My partner & I split due to his mental health
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My partner & I just spent the last 9 months together. For a few weeks we were having it pretty rough, I felt like He was pushing me away with no explanation as he has never been good with communication (which we were slowly working on). A few days ag... View more

My partner & I just spent the last 9 months together. For a few weeks we were having it pretty rough, I felt like He was pushing me away with no explanation as he has never been good with communication (which we were slowly working on). A few days ago he decided it was best to break up so he was able to find himself again and mentally be a better person for himself. He didn't want to keep upsetting me as I had made my concerns about how i felt over the last few weeks known without being pushy for answers. He still wants to remain friends for now, not just messaging eachother. But hanging out, having me stay at his house, as well as being inimate with one another. We have spoken everyday since the break up but kept it pretty basic. He has said He does feel strongly about us getting back together, he doesnt want to tell his family about the break up because he feels strongly about it being a temporary thing. but he also doesn't want to make any promises as, he doesn't know where mine or his own headspace will be once he is better within in his mental health. We also both need to make changes we felt weren't helping our relationship at the time. Which im willing to change and respect. So I guess im asking, has anyone been in the same situation with your ex? How did it go? If you did end up back together how did it go?

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